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James Comey Charged Over Social Media Post Threat. The Origin and Evolution of the Term ‘Eighty-Six’ NPR Investigates Violent Rhetoric and Slogans on Social Media

Former FBI Director Comey charged over a seashell post that allegedly threatened Trump's life. Comey maintains innocence amid indictment. "Eighty-six" started as a term for cutting off service, but has evolved to include political implications like "8647" meaning opposition to Trump. NPR investigates Amazon and Etsy for violating seller policies with violent items. Liberals point out GOP hypocrisy on violent rhetoric.